Social Security Numbers

As of Oct. 13, 2004, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will only give F-1 international
students a Social Security Number only when they can show proof of a job offer. For job offers on campus, you must provide
two letters to the SSA confirming the job offer: one from the OCC employer, and one from the “Designated
School Official” or International Student Advisor. For Curricular Practical Training
(CPT), take your I-20 with the CPT authorization and the Verification of Employment
form to the SSA. For Optional Practical Training (OPT) take your I-20 and EAD card.

It may take up to two weeks to receive the Social Security card by mail. However,
students can obtain a receipt from the SSA office showing the number within 24 hours
of their official request. Please remember to ask about returning the next day for
the second receipt with the Social Security Number printed on it. That is sufficient
to begin student assistant employment, according to OCC’s Payroll Department.

Contact Information

Student services for all F-1 students are offered at:

Royal Oak Campus - Building B, Room 102Phone 248.246.2563

Our student services staff can assist you with admission and other general inquiries.
Please send your questions to F-1.Advisor@oaklandcc.edu.

Since it may be difficult for you to drive to the Royal Oak Campus, we will try to
meet your needs as much as possible through email and telephone. Please email your
questions first and if an answer cannot be provided by email or telephone, we'll make
an appointment.

Aside from assisting you with F-1 immigration regulation issues, we are able to direct
you to resources both inside the college and in the community to make your stay in
the U.S. more enjoyable and to meet your educational goals. We look forward to working
with you!